Seen on men ranging from Sammy Davis, Jr. to Bob Dylan, few can argue how classic the Wayfarer style is. In fact, we really don't need to gush over something that has proven victorious time and time again. That's why AskMen endorses Ray-Ban's Wayfarer sunglasses -- it's a foolproof way of making an outfit shine with minimal effort.

These sunglasses feature light-gray, polarized UV 400 polycarbonate lenses mounted on matte-black plastic frames, which are made in Italy. They also feature an angled eye frame with arms that have a snug fit over the ears, but rest comfortably on the nose with plastic pads that are part of the molded frame.

The Ray-Ban Wayfarer style, above all others, is an American style that has endured. The look is decisively youthful with just the right amount of casualness that denotes fun. Though the aviator style was built for function, it has the added component of ruggedness. Wayfarers are all about attitude, so wearing them with nothing more than a pair of white jeans and a white V-neck tee in the summer will suffice it. That's the beauty of a well-designed item -- it does all the work for you.

Styles come and go with each season, and materials change as new plastics and coatings are developed, yet the Wayfarer endures. It is the choice of the rocker and the movie star, from Roy Orbison to Bob Dylan to Tom Cruise. And while it may go in and out of favor occasionally, Ray-Ban's Wayfarer sunglasses always return as new generations discover their simplicity and older generations remember the feeling of freedom they lend to the wearer.

Then, of course, there is the hearty plastic frame. While others struggle to find cases to store their curved goggle-like eyewear, the Wayfarer folds flat and slips easily into a coat pocket or a pair of jeans. And if you happen to drop them as you fumble to pay for that overpriced coffee, you can be sure that they will survive and retain their shape as they skid across the floor.